Craving Zanzanit Puneri Misal? Here's How To Make It 

By Shireen Jamooji

Zanzanit Puneri Misal is a spicy and flavourful Maharashtrian dish that is popular as a breakfast or brunch item.  It consists of sprouts cooked in a spicy gravy, topped with crunchy sev, onions, and coriander.  Here's a recipe for Zanzanit Puneri Misal that you can try at home.

Ingredients

1 cup sprouted moth beans (matki) 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Ingredients

1 tsp red chili powder 1 tbsp misal masala 1 tbsp oil Salt, to taste Water, as required For serving: Farsan (sev), finely chopped onions, coriander leaves, lemon wedges

Step 1

In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Let them splutter.

Step 2

Add chopped onions and sauté till they turn translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chillies. Sauté for a minute.

Step 3

Add chopped tomatoes and sauté till they turn mushy. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and misal masala. Mix well.

Step 4

Add sprouted moth beans and mix well. Add salt to taste. Add water as required and let it come to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10-15  mins.

Step 5

To serve, place a ladleful of the misal in a serving bowl. Top it with farsan, finely chopped onions, and coriander leaves.  Squeeze some lemon juice on top and serve hot with bread or pav.